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UDOO is now selling the Vision X5 and Vision X7, a pair of single-board computers (SBCs) powered by Intel processors. Also equipped with Windows, the pair should be suitable for Edge AI applications.

BMW has just announced the latest addition to its line-up of all-electric vehicles — the BMW i5. This latest BMW electric sedan bridges the gap between the sporty i4 and the ultra-premium i7, and it will be available as both the RWD i5 eDrive40 and the dual-motor AWD i5 M60 xDrive. Pre-orders for the electric BMW i5 are open, and deliveries are expected to start in October 2023.

SQFMI is now selling the BeepBerry, its latest open-source gadget. Based around a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, the BeepBerry also has a BlackBerry Q20-derived keyboard and a 2.7-inch display.

Powkiddy has refreshed the RK2023, its Rockchip RK3566-based gaming handheld. Equipped with 1 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 3.5-inch display, the Powkiddy RK2023 is now also available with Wi-Fi connectivity, plus a new black colourway.

Thanks to a generous 77% discount applied by Amazon to the not-so-generous US$499.99 list price, the 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus PCIe SSD is now available for US$114.99. According to Camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price of this SSD recorded so far. The 500 GB model is also a good deal at just US$29.99.

Yadea has revealed its VF F200 electric moped, which is expected to launch in the EU later this year. The EV has a top speed of 100 kph (~62 mph), 238 Nm torque and up to 140 km (~87 miles) range. Other features include a hydraulic shock absorber and a large TFT display to show information about your journey.

Skoda has unveiled the Laurin & Klement Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé electric SUVs in the UK. The latest models have a more powerful 210 kW motor and an extended range of up to 570 km (~354 miles) compared to older 80 and 80X models. Plus, the EVs bring new features, including pre-heating the battery and an improved UI.

AMD has announced the Radeon RX 7600, a US$269 mid-range graphics card designed for 1080p gaming. Based around the RDNA 3 architecture and with 32 CUDA cores, the Radeon RX 7600 is said to outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 while offering modern features like AV1 encoding, DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1.

iQOO India's announcement that something with the "power to win" is on the way has given rise to hopes that one of the brand's latest Neo8-series smartphones is destined to launch in the country soon. However, it is also possible that the new hype campaign references another Android device with a last-gen flagship chipset instead.

Details about a new Redmi-branded tablet have surfaced online. Dubbed the Redmi Pad 2, the tablet is said to adopt the Snapdragon 680 chipset, among other features.

AMD touts its new Ryzen 7040 series as the best processors to make the 'AI-enhanced' laptops of the near future. Now, Windows developers can work on their potential for "unique experiences" with early access to the software rated to offer optimal support and accelerator integration. It is available for "select" Ryzen AI-enabled processors from now.

Overall specs are not that impressive since it is a LED-based LCD, but the sheer size and the resolution are something else. Even up close, the human eye cannot really identify the pixels on BOE's demo prototype.

The Pixel 7a's almost obligatory teardown on the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has ended in unexpected results. Google's latest Android smartphone was found to have an internal detail or two that never came up during its recent I/O 2023 launch, turning a practically routine vlog into a timely fable on the importance of staying alert and informed in a constantly evolving consumer tech world.

Amazfit has discounted its GTS 3 smartwatch, now selling at its lowest-ever price on Amazon in the US. The wearable has a 1.75-in (~44 mm) AMOLED display and up to 12 days of battery life with typical use. Other features of the watch include heart rate tracking, automatic workout detection and Amazon Alexa voice commands. Update: Corrected sale price to US$119.99.

Samsung has confirmed when it will start selling its next-generation Smart Monitor M8 series. Arriving in two sizes, Samsung's M80C monitors will be available in several colour options, all with 4K and 400 cd/㎡ panels.

The Xiaomi S10+, S12 and E12 robot vacuums are now on sale in Europe. All models have 4,000 Pa suction power, a mopping ability and smartphone app controls. The range-topping S10+ can clean for up to two hours on a single charge, with 3D obstacle avoidance technology and high-pressure washing.

Samsung has shared details about new Smart Monitor M5 series monitors. Launching as the M50C, the series will be available in 27-inch and 32-inch sizes, starting at US$279.99.

Samsung has confirmed when it will start selling the M70C series, a new pair of Smart Monitor M7 monitors. Launching alongside the M50C and M80C, the M70C combines 4K and 60 Hz panels with various smart features.

A renowned leaker has shared new details about the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro series. Apparently not available until mid-June, Garmin will likely announce the pair slightly earlier. Full European pricing for all models has leaked too.

Xiaomi has launched a presale event for the Mijia Smart Micro-Streamer in China. The oven has four cooking modes: microwaving, steaming, air frying and baking, delivering up to 2,000W power. The kitchen gadget is compatible with the Mijia Smart Home ecosystem, allowing you to control the steamer with voice commands or via a smartphone app.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Treadmill, now available for pre-order in China. The foldable machine is easy to store and has a wide 460 mm (~18.1-in) running belt. Smart features of the device include the ability to link your smartwatch, allowing the machine to automatically adjust the speed setting based on your heart rate.

Mostly on par with the RTX 3060 8 GB, even when it comes to image super sampling techniques and ray tracing, the Arc A750 8 GB LE represents the best budget option right now, seeing that the price difference between the two GPUs is bigger than US$100 with the latest Newegg discount.

Faced with growing electric vehicle competition, Elon Musk said that Tesla has decided on a pilot advertising project and the first ever Tesla ad has now been outed in its most competitive market. It touts the everyday Model 3 features that set it apart from the other entrants in the EV field.

The world's biggest lithium miner is continuing on the path of vertical integration by announcing that its solid-state battery factory that was announced last August is now starting mass production with initial annual output capacity of 4 GWh. In the meantime, SAIC unveiled that its own solid-state battery development will result in an EV released in 2025.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 Classic has surfaced in the first renders of the device. A key highlight is the return of the mechanical rotating bezel that was dropped for a touch-based version on the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

After 18,000 miles, tech YouTuber Ben Sullins has released a long-term review of the Rivian R1T electric pickup, discussing the vehicle's strengths and weaknesses. Unsurprisingly, the R1T's most severe issues come from the brand's newcomer status in the automotive space. Poor service, quality control, and software reliability are just some of the issues that plagued Sullins during his time owning the electric pickup.

A Twitter user has shared videos of his Tesla Model Y catching fire on a California highway. Despite contacting Tesla to assist with repairs, the owner of the vehicle has heard nothing about repairs or assistance for over two weeks. When he did speak to Tesla's customer service, he was told to bring the burnt-out husk of the car to a service centre, despite the vehicle's non-functional state.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum has been unveiled. The gadget is billed as the most powerful robot vacuum on the market, with up to 100,000 rpm. The 360 Vis Nav has obstacle avoidance and dust detection features, with a side actuator targeting dirt in the area closest to the wall.

The LG CineBeam PU700R 4K projector has launched in the US, retailing for US$1,699. The compact gadget has a 1.2 throw ratio, producing images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include Apple AirPlay and Screen Share, built-in speaker and various streaming apps.

Both the compact TKL and full-sized version of the Logitech G413 SE have been put on sale at Amazon with discounts ranging between 26 and 29 percent, which results in a noteworthy deal for prospective buyers of an affordable mechanical gaming keyboard.

The mid-range OM Systems OM-5 is on sale on for US$999.99 at various retailers. The compact Micro Four Thirds camera is OM Systems's (formerly Olympus) most recent entry into the M4/3 system, and, despite the samey looks, the OM-5 brings a host of improvements over its predecessors and contemporaries. Among its top features are 7.5-stop IBIS, a versatile 20.4 MP sensor, and computational photography smarts.

The sleek but also quite expensive 13-inch ultrabook from 2021 has dropped to its lowest price thus far on Amazon as the online retailer grants a considerable discount on the particularly striking OLED configuration of the Dell XPS 13 9310.

Inmotion has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its latest e-mobility product — an insane 8,400 W electric scooter capable of hitting highway speeds thanks to a dual-motor setup. The Kickstarter campaign has proven wildly successful, generating over ten times the goal in just two weeks.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi Book 14 in China, where it has launched with a 2.8K and 120 Hz display. Available with a choice of two Intel Alder Lake-H series processors, the 1.37 kg laptop also has LPDDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 storage, among other features.

Garmin has presented the Approach S70, a successor to last year's Approach S62. Launching in two sizes, the Approach S70 has an AMOLED display regardless of whether you choose the 42 mm or 47 mm variants, and has many golfing-focused features.

Sony has announced the ZV-1 as the latest addition to its compact vlogging camera line-up, and the little point-and-shoot camera has a number of notable upgrades that address common complaints about its predecessor. It has the same 1-inch sensor as the original ZV-1, but the microphones received a significant update. It's also loaded with video features you might expect from a camera that targets on-the-go vlogging and some that seem a little out of place for a compact camera.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Watch 3 Youth Edition, a large smartwatch that is expected to launch globally as the Redmi Watch 3 Lite. The Watch 3 Youth Edition starts at CNY 399 (~US$57) and comes in two colours.

Motorola's 2023 line of flagship Android smartphones has started to land in India, starting with the vanilla Edge 40. The new source of 144Hz display tech is also now touted as the world's slimmest IP68-rated smartphone on its new launch. It falls into the INR ~35,000 (~US$420) price-bracket - however, its pre-order deals bring that price down to the ~US$360 mark.

Amazon has introduced the Fire Max 11, its latest tablet. The Fire Max 11 is the company's most powerful, largest and priciest tablet to date, which is also available with optional keyboard and stylus accessories.

SUPER73 is celebrating the release of its S2 e-bike with the offer of US$400 off its normal price - so long as the buyer wants it in a specific colorway new to the variant. The "urban cruiser"-style two-wheeler comes with a 750W motor rated to go for up to 75 miles per charge, and has a "comfortable" long 2-UP seat.

iQOO has officially beaten other OEMs such as Xiaomi to the launch of the world's first Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) -powered smartphone. It has the potential to outclass the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 of the Neo8 - then again, this new vanilla model has the same appreciably bright, fast AMOLED display, 120W charging and updated dual rear camera window as its Pro sibling.

Chuwi has announced a new version in its LarkBox X lineup. Sold as the LarkBox X 2023, the new model is half the price of its predecessor. However, it also features downgraded performance, double the storage and faster Ethernet ports.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the CIVI 3 will contain a first for the company. Until now, Xiaomi has skimped on the front-facing cameras it has offered in its smartphones, even flagship models. Starting with the CIVI 3, Xiaomi will match the likes of Apple and Samsung by offering a 4K selfie camera.

The new iQOO Pad draws an unavoidable comparison between other Android slates such as the OnePlus Pad on its launch. However, it has debuted with the slightly newer and faster Dimensity 9000+ processor. The Pad has been unleashed alongside new TWS earbuds with ANC and a matching colorway.

Intel has presented the NUC 13 Pro Vivid Canyon, also known as the Intel NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition. Based around a powerful mini-PC with a Raptor Lake processor that has 12 cores, the NUC 13 Pro Vivid Canyon also has Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, among other features.

One of the first devices to feature the revolutionary AirJet coolers from Frore will be showcased at Computex next week. Zotac's ZBOX PI430AJ Pico integrates two AirJet Mini compact coolers, allowing for a chassis that is only 22 mm thick.

According to the latest report from 3DCenter based on TechEpiphany’s analysis of GPU sales on German retailer MindFactory, board sales have reached a new yearly low after dropping for the 5th consecutive week. Sales in the 20th week of 2023 declined by a troubling 53% since the 15th week.

Xiaomi has launched the new Power Bank 10000mAh Pocket Edition with cable in China. The gadget allows you to simultaneously charge three devices at up to 22.5W via USB-C and USB-A ports and with a built-in USB-C cable. Other features include a low current mode and LED charging indicator.

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 and Electric Scooter 4 Lite have been revealed for the EU, launching in Italy. The e-scooters have a top speed of 20 kph (~13 mph) and a digital dashboard. The Electric Scooter 4 has up to 35 km (~22 miles) range, while the Lite model can travel for up to 20 km (~13 miles).

European and US pricing has surfaced online for the upcoming Radeon RX 7600, AMD's next-generation mid-range graphics card. Based on the Navi 33 XL GPU, the Radeon RX 7600 will arrive for less than the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060.